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Patricia Calhoun

Patricia Calhoun is editor-in-chief of Westword, the alt-weekly she co-founded in September 1977. She’s been inducted into the Colorado Press Association Hall of Fame, the Association of Alternative Newsmedia Hall of Fame and the Colorado Restaurant Association Hall of Fame. She’s also received dozens of local, state and national awards for writing, including first place for feature writing and first place for column writing with the Society of Professional Journalists. Patricia is a weekly commentator on Colorado Inside Out, PBS 12’s public affairs roundtable, which has won two Emmys.

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Westword Is Hiring a Culture Editor

By Patricia CalhounDecember 11, 2024

To expand and elevate our coverage of this city’s creative scene, we’re bringing back our Culture Editor position.

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Donald Trump Name-Checks Colorado on Meet the Press

By Patricia CalhounDecember 9, 2024

“And you’ve seen what they’ve done in Colorado and other places. They’re taking over, they’re literally taking over apartment complexes and doing it with impunity.”

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Remembering Dick Kreck, the Man Who Named LoDo (and Drank There, Too)

By Patricia CalhounDecember 5, 2024

“In his good-spirited way, Dick Kreck does a better job than anyone else of demonstrating why Denver is an interesting, historical and fun place to live and play.”

Prohibition Was Repealed 92 Years Ago: Here’s Where to Celebrate

By Patricia CalhounDecember 5, 2025

When Prohibition ended on December 5, 1933, Denver bars were ready. You can still drink at some of them.

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Big Red F Closing the Post in LoHi

By Patricia CalhounDecember 4, 2024

After twenty years, Dave Query’s restaurant group is leaving the building that was once part of the Olinger Mortuary complex.

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Geraldo Rivera Apologizes to John Ramsey for Putting Couple on “Trial” in 1997

By Patricia CalhounDecember 4, 2024

Sax marks the spot where the talk-show host hit a new low.

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Rioja at Twenty: Serving Up Two Decades of Memories

By Patricia CalhounNovember 29, 2024

Since opening Rioja in November 2004, Beth Gruitch and Jen Jasinski have changed the way people look at Larimer Square, Denver dining…and female chefs.

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Remembering the Sand Creek Massacre, 160 Years Later

By Patricia CalhounNovember 29, 2024

Ten years ago, Governor John Hickenlooper apologized to the descendants on behalf of Colorado. Today, there will be a vigil at the Capitol.

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Casa Bonita Entertainment Workers Vote to Unionize

By Patricia CalhounNovember 23, 2024

“We are proud that we stood as a group and said clearly: We want to make Casa Bonita better,” the performers and tech workers announced.

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Ironton Distillery Leaving RiNo for Louisville Next Month

By Patricia CalhounNovember 21, 2024

“Ironton would like to extend one final thank you to its amazing Denver family with some special deals to help close out the space.”

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Jim Bishop, King of Bishop Castle, Has Died

By Patricia CalhounNovember 21, 2024

The Pueblo man had towering ambitions and created a true roadside attraction, a 160-foot-high castle.

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Denver Makes Condé Nast Traveler List of Ten Best Places to Go

By Patricia CalhounNovember 21, 2024

The focus is on North America and the Caribbean, and the ten picks stretch from Greenland to Barbados to Boise.

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In Trumpian Times Like These, Consider the Alternative

By Patricia CalhounNovember 18, 2024

“Please don’t waste your time talking about Donald Trump and his minions.”

Donald Trump Taps Coloradan Chris Wright as Energy Secretary

Donald Trump Taps Coloradan Chris Wright as Energy Secretary

By Patricia CalhounNovember 16, 2024

The Liberty Energy CEO’s campaign mocking North Face went global three years ago.

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Remembering Bill Husted, Man on the Town

By Patricia CalhounNovember 11, 2024

The veteran newspaper columnist leaves behind lots of stories…some of which can be repeated.

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Kamala Harris Won Colorado, but a Convicted Felon Took the Country

By Patricia CalhounNovember 7, 2024

Donald Trump is no fan of this state, and the feeling is mutual.

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Denver Election Results: Slaughterhouse Ban Slaughtered, 2Q Gets Healthy Win

By Patricia CalhounNovember 6, 2024

The next update won’t be until 5 p.m., but it’s unlikely to change the results.

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Colorado Election Updates: Harris Wins State, but Red Wave Washing Over Country

By Patricia CalhounNovember 5, 2024

In what looks like a “great year for Republicans,” Kamala Harris took the state by 11 percentage points.

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How and Where to Turn in Your Ballot Today

By Patricia CalhounNovember 5, 2024

It’s too late to use the mail, but here’s the map of Denver’s voting centers and boxes. And you can register to vote up until 7 p.m. November 5!

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Pup Talk: Denver ABC Affiliate Offers Cute Breaks From Ugly Political Ads

By Patricia CalhounOctober 30, 2024

While KMGH can’t refuse the controversial commercials from anti-abortion presidential candidate Randall Terry, it can give viewers a break.

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And the Winner Is…Wolf Creek Will Start the Colorado Ski Season Today

By Patricia CalhounOctober 22, 2024

The family-owned ski area in southwestern Colorado opened 85 years ago.

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Vote for Independent Journalism by Supporting Our Membership Campaign

By Patricia CalhounOctober 21, 2024

No matter the outcome on November 5, our readers are definite winners.

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